Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney Seeking Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience in healthcare law and/or litigation. Candidate must have High school diploma and New York license or certification.Legal2 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Personal Injury Paralegal

Personal Injury Paralegal Candidate will be: Drafting pleadings, handling discovery, preparing no-fault applications, trial preparation, conducting research to support legal proceedings, assisting with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents, and complying with court orders. Must be able to prioritize and multitask, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be deadline and detail-oriented.Legal0 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Paralegal / Legal Assistant The candidate will manage screen incoming calls regarding new cases and assist with intake meetings for new clients. Will conduct research to support legal proceedings. Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents. Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes. Record and store client information. Administrative tasks (photocopying, answering phones, etc.). Must speak Spanish is needed. Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal assistant. Litigation is preferred. Familiarity with legal research is needed. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.Legal1 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Assistant Paralegal I

Assistant Paralegal I The candidate will practice in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment with people who are passionate about immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen paralegals learn from the industry's leading experts. Will perform intake of cases once assigned. Draft Petitions/Applications and file with government agency. Maintain client contact information. Provide status updates. File documents in proper order. Update case management system. Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications. Build knowledge of Firm and client processes. BS or BA degree is needed. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.Legal0 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Attorney Recruiting & Development Intern (Summer 2018)

Attorney Recruiting & Development Intern (Summer 2018) Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager, Attorney Recruiting & Diversity, and following prescribed department, office and firm procedures, is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support and assistance to the Attorney Recruiting & Development Department. Expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm s attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Above all, fulfill the needs of the firm in a manner which is consistent with the Firm s Core Values. Assist Attorney Recruiting & Development department managing and sorting department mail and answering department phones as needed. Compile and maintain candidate data charts and files for on-campus and in-office interviews. Prepare on-campus give-away boxes and manage distribution. Assist with preparation of on-campus interview binders. Conduct research on market data. File resumes, letters and other recruiting materials as needed, and create and maintain departmental files. Assist with all aspects of the New York summer program as well as various attorney training, diversity and orientation programs. Assist with preparation of materials, copying of documents, and tracking attendance for summer program, diversity and attorney development programs and events as needed. Assist with scheduling and preparing conference and meeting rooms for department events. Prepare materials and assist with special projects for various office committees. Assist with miscellaneous projects as needed. Assist with firmwide initiatives as needed.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in accredited university or college. Ability to read, write and speak English. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Familiarity with database applications. Strong attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions. Ability to communicate with attorneys and staff in an effective manner. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner. Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities. Strong service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, office and firm management, vendors, and law school personnel. Ability to work well under pressure, motivate self, facilitate creative solutions, and meet deadlines and milestones for projects assigned. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client, office and department information, and adhering to the firms Core Values. Commitment to the office and firm. Commitment to professional growth and development. Ability to work extended hours, especially during recruiting peak seasons.Legal0 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Workers Compensation Paralegal

Workers Compensation Paralegal The candidate will organize correspondence with attorneys and doctors. Drafts and files discovery and correspondence. Prepares cases for hearings by organizing files, interviewing and subpoenaing witnesses, and preparing exhibits. Attends and assists attorneys with hearings and client meetings. Handling claims from inception through resolution. Extensive contact with clients, attorneys, insurance adjustors, and medical providers. Opening new files. Gathering and analyzing intake information and relevant documents. Fully investigating each case. Maintaining contact with clients on regular basis. Preparing documents and correspondence. Collecting documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills, and loss of income. Reading and interpreting medical records and reports. Organizing and maintaining case files. Should have ability to operate Microsoft Office software programs and familiarity with records management systems. Must have knowledge of concepts, terminology and procedures of workers' compensation functions, jurisdictions of local and state courts, and administrative bodies. Some litigation experience in a law firm setting required. Experience in the field of Workers Compensation required. Must have exceptional communication and written skills; have computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and legal software. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and legal software needed.Legal1 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Entry-level Corporate Paralegal

Entry-level Corporate Paralegal The candidate will participate as a team member and assist attorneys and paralegals in the Corporate group. Will assist with the recovery, drafting and filing of basic corporate documents including certificate of incorporation, amendments, and Uniform Commercial Code financing statements. Assist with managing, filing, proofreading and drafting all documents and correspondence related to funds. Track and maintain corporate minute books, board books and stock records. Track, calendar and maintain deadline-driven documents.Complete and file various forms with the IRS, including Form SS-4 (Application for Employer Identification Number). Draft and process legal response letters in connection with audit requests in compliance with established firm processes. Assist in the preparation of stock certificates, financing statements, and other corporate documents as requested. Retrieval of certified copies of corporate documents, certificates of good standing and legal existence and related documents from state officials for corporate transactions or when otherwise requested. Perform public searches of all kinds, including federal and state lien searches, financing statement, and secretary of state records; prepare charts to illustrate results. Assist with SEC filings and searches within the SEC's EDGAR database. Review printer proofs (proofreading). Assist in closing binder preparation and distribution, and with other corporate document distributions. Assist with tasks in connection with closing of corporate transactions, including preparation of signature page packets, tracking execution status of documents and the maintenance and organization of corporate closing rooms, whether physical or electronic. Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the senior manager of corporate support, and corporate paralegal supervisor and corporate paralegal coordinators. Should have a Bachelor's degree from a top-ranked institution. Position will involve significant contact with lawyers and paralegals at the firm and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Start Date: June / July 2018Legal0 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal The candidate will be drafting complaints, bills of particulars, discovery demands. Attend to a case from suiting to note of issue. Must thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere with emphasis on compliance. Must have excellent communication skills. Fluency in Spanish required.Legal0 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00